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The Forum: What does it mean to be an American?

Episode 1 examines what unites Americans together culturally, and what it means to be an American.

Northeast Creek Data Center Construction, Louisa, June 2026

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Localities weigh financial benefit, environmental impact of data centers

With data centers at the forefront of the budget standstill in Richmond, those already being built have brought both economic benefits and environmental impacts to the Commonwealth.

Crozet waterworks

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Gov. Spanberger urges voluntary water conservation statewide as RWSA eyes reservoir conditions here

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Though the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority said the local reservoirs “are doing alright…

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Albemarle, Charlottesville have 11 new projects included in VDOT’s Six-year plan

In all, the county and city have 84 total projects out of 4,300-plus in the statewide plan.

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UVA football to play Vanderbilt in 2028, 2031

Vanderbilt will be the first SEC team to play in Scott Stadium since 2002.

1 week ago in Sports

MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.

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Early voting for Aug. 4 primaries underway

Cville and Albemarle poll locations closed June 19 and July 3, and two Sunday dates added to early voting schedule

Bart Svoboda

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Albemarle Co. promotes Bart Svoboda from deputy to Director of Community Development

Svoboda has served in Albemarle Co. development, zoning, and planning for 19 years

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’

The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist — born Montero Lamar Hill — shared that he "has been in rehab for a few months," and since then, has returned home to both Atlanta, where he is from and his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.

1 week ago in National

Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

1 week ago in Sports

US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills

For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home

A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter 's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.

Barracks Road Detour 6/17

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Traffic on Barracks Rd. to be impacted by waterline improvements

Caleb Smith, a traffic engineer with the City of Charlottesville, said traffic will likely be affected until early September.

Hillsdale and Greenbriar Construction

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Miniature roundabout to be constructed beginning Monday at intersection of Greenbrier and Hillsdale

The project will last three days, weather permitting, and signs will be in place to help drivers navigate the roundabout.

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ACPD responds to shots fired at Peyton Dr. Wednesday

A large number of shell casings were found at an apartment complex off Peyton Drive on Wednesday morning.

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Scott Wagner and Kristi Norman make $5 million commitment to UVA athletics

The financial contribution is designed to strengthen football and men's basketball operational support while expanding scholarship opportunities for Virginia women's sports.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade

New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.

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2 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.